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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.40, 890.33 and 269.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.40, 890.33 and 269.00 is: 403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.40 : 890.33 = 269.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.40/890.33 = 269.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.40x = 890.33 × 269.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.40x = 239,492.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,492.97/593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.59

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