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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.75, 890.63 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.75, 890.63 and 209 is: 313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.75 : 890.63 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.75/890.63 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.75x = 890.63 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.75x = 186,141.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,141.67/593.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.50

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