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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.58, 889.68 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.58, 889.68 and 268.32 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.58 : 889.68 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.58/889.68 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.58x = 889.68 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.58x = 238,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,718.94/593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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