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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.40, 890.10 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.40, 890.10 and 208.52 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.40 : 890.10 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.40/890.10 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.40x = 890.10 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.40x = 185,603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,603.65/593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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