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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.58, 890.42 and 203.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.58, 890.42 and 203.57 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.58 : 890.42 = 203.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.58/890.42 = 203.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.58x = 890.42 × 203.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.58x = 181,257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,257.33/593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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