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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.92, 891 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.92, 891 and 204.04 is: 306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.92 : 891 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.92/891 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.92x = 891 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.92x = 181,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,799.64/593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.10

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