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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 890.08 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 890.08 and 208.56 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 890.08 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/890.08 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 890.08 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 185,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,635.08/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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