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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.92, 891.08 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.92, 891.08 and 269.52 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.92 : 891.08 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.92/891.08 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.92x = 891.08 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.92x = 240,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,163.88/593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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