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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.65, 889.83 and 203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.65, 889.83 and 203.29 is: 304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.65 : 889.83 = 203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.65/889.83 = 203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.65x = 889.83 × 203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.65x = 180,893.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,893.54/593.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.71

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