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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.80, 890.73 and 269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.80, 890.73 and 269.19 is: 403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.80 : 890.73 = 269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.80/890.73 = 269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.80x = 890.73 × 269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.80x = 239,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,775.61/593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.80

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