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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.52, 889.98 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.52, 889.98 and 203.46 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.52 : 889.98 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.52/889.98 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.52x = 889.98 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.52x = 181,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,075.33/593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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