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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.68, 890.30 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.68, 890.30 and 237.39 is: 355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.68 : 890.30 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.68/890.30 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.68x = 890.30 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.68x = 211,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,342.98/593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.99

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