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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.92, 891.06 and 269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.92, 891.06 and 269.20 is: 403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.92 : 891.06 = 269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.92/891.06 = 269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.92x = 891.06 × 269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.92x = 239,873.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,873.35/593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.88

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