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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.78, 890.03 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.78, 890.03 and 203.42 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.78 : 890.03 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.78/890.03 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.78x = 890.03 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.78x = 181,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,052.64/593.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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