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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.87, 890.56 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.87, 890.56 and 242.38 is: 363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.87 : 890.56 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.87/890.56 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.87x = 890.56 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.87x = 215,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,853.93/593.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.47

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