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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.08, 890.40 and 269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.08, 890.40 and 269.36 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.08 : 890.40 = 269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.08/890.40 = 269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.08x = 890.40 × 269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.08x = 239,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,838.14/594.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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