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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.93, 890.36 and 269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.93, 890.36 and 269.17 is: 403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.93 : 890.36 = 269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.93/890.36 = 269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.93x = 890.36 × 269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.93x = 239,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,655.64/593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.51

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