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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.43, 889.80 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.43, 889.80 and 203.24 is: 304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.43 : 889.80 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.43/889.80 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.43x = 889.80 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.43x = 180,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,838.50/593.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.73

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