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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.56, 890.34 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.56, 890.34 and 268.84 is: 403.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.56 : 890.34 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.56/890.34 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.56x = 890.34 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.56x = 239,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,359.01/593.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.26

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