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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.81, 891.02 and 269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.81, 891.02 and 269.11 is: 403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.81 : 891.02 = 269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.81/891.02 = 269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.81x = 891.02 × 269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.81x = 239,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,782.39/593.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.80

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