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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.46, 890.19 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.46, 890.19 and 268.44 is: 402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.46 : 890.19 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.46/890.19 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.46x = 890.19 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.46x = 238,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,961.26/593.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.66

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