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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.59, 890.48 and 208.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.59, 890.48 and 208.75 is: 313.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.59 : 890.48 = 208.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.59/890.48 = 208.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.59x = 890.48 × 208.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.59x = 185,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,887.70/593.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.16

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