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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.09, 889.39 and 203.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.09, 889.39 and 203.03 is: 304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.09 : 889.39 = 203.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.09/889.39 = 203.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.09x = 889.39 × 203.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.09x = 180,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,572.85/593.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.46

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