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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.91, 890.86 and 269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.91, 890.86 and 269.20 is: 403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.91 : 890.86 = 269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.91/890.86 = 269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.91x = 890.86 × 269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.91x = 239,819.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,819.51/593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.80

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