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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.50, 890.33 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.50, 890.33 and 203.54 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.50 : 890.33 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.50/890.33 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.50x = 890.33 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.50x = 181,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,217.77/593.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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