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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.46, 889.38 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.46, 889.38 and 268.38 is: 402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.46 : 889.38 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.46/889.38 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.46x = 889.38 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.46x = 238,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,691.80/593.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.20

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