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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.03, 889.68 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.03, 889.68 and 203.01 is: 304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.03 : 889.68 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.03/889.68 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.03x = 889.68 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.03x = 180,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,613.94/593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.56

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