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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.34, 889.92 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.34, 889.92 and 208.50 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.34 : 889.92 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.34/889.92 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.34x = 889.92 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.34x = 185,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,548.32/593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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