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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.01, 889.56 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.01, 889.56 and 203.01 is: 304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.01 : 889.56 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.01/889.56 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.01x = 889.56 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.01x = 180,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,589.58/593.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.53

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