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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.51, 890.40 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.51, 890.40 and 268.80 is: 403.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.51 : 890.40 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.51/890.40 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.51x = 890.40 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.51x = 239,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,339.52/593.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.26

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