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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.44, 890.46 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.44, 890.46 and 268.74 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.44 : 890.46 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.44/890.46 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.44x = 890.46 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.44x = 239,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,302.22/593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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