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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.96, 891.08 and 203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.96, 891.08 and 203.98 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.96 : 891.08 = 203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.96/891.08 = 203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.96x = 891.08 × 203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.96x = 181,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,762.50/593.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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