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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.44, 890.17 and 208.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.44, 890.17 and 208.69 is: 313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.44 : 890.17 = 208.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.44/890.17 = 208.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.44x = 890.17 × 208.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.44x = 185,766.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,766.83/593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.04

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