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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.78, 890.67 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.78, 890.67 and 203.78 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.78 : 890.67 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.78/890.67 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.78x = 890.67 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.78x = 181,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,501.34/593.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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