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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.58, 890.35 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.58, 890.35 and 269.18 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.58 : 890.35 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.58/890.35 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.58x = 890.35 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.58x = 239,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,664.41/593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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