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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 890.62 and 268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 890.62 and 268.90 is: 403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 890.62 = 268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/890.62 = 268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 890.62 × 268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 239,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,487.72/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.34

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