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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 889.88 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 889.88 and 208.52 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 889.88 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/889.88 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 889.88 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 185,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,557.78/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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