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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.96, 891.07 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.96, 891.07 and 269.42 is: 404.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.96 : 891.07 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.96/891.07 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.96x = 891.07 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.96x = 240,066.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,066.95/593.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.18

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