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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.38, 890.07 and 203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.38, 890.07 and 203.41 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.38 : 890.07 = 203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.38/890.07 = 203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.38x = 890.07 × 203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.38x = 181,049.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,049.14/593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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