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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.70, 890.50 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.70, 890.50 and 203.68 is: 305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.70 : 890.50 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.70/890.50 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.70x = 890.50 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.70x = 181,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,378.60/593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.51

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