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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.09, 889.38 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.09, 889.38 and 203.02 is: 304.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.09 : 889.38 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.09/889.38 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.09x = 889.38 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.09x = 180,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,559.70/593.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.44

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