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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 890.82 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 890.82 and 209 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 890.82 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/890.82 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 890.82 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 186,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,181.38/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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