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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.87, 891.27 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.87, 891.27 and 269.26 is: 404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.87 : 891.27 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.87/891.27 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.87x = 891.27 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.87x = 239,981.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,981.13/593.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.10

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