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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.64, 890.36 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.64, 890.36 and 203.64 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.64 : 890.36 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.64/890.36 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.64x = 890.36 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.64x = 181,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,312.91/593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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