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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.63, 889.76 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.63, 889.76 and 268.31 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.63 : 889.76 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.63/889.76 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.63x = 889.76 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.63x = 238,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,733.65/593.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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