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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.61, 890.76 and 269.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.61, 890.76 and 269.01 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.61 : 890.76 = 269.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.61/890.76 = 269.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.61x = 890.76 × 269.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.61x = 239,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,623.35/593.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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