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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.77, 890.07 and 208.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.77, 890.07 and 208.75 is: 312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.77 : 890.07 = 208.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.77/890.07 = 208.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.77x = 890.07 × 208.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.77x = 185,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,802.11/593.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.92

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