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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 890.80 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 890.80 and 209.04 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 890.80 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/890.80 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 890.80 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 186,212.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,212.83/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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