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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593, 889.88 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593, 889.88 and 251 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593 : 889.88 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593/889.88 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593x = 889.88 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593x = 223,359.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,359.88/593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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