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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.52, 890.24 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.52, 890.24 and 208.76 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.52 : 890.24 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.52/890.24 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.52x = 890.24 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.52x = 185,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,846.50/593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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