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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.30, 889.95 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.30, 889.95 and 208.28 is: 312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.30 : 889.95 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.30/889.95 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.30x = 889.95 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.30x = 185,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,358.79/593.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.42

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