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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.99, 890.77 and 203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.99, 890.77 and 203.91 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.99 : 890.77 = 203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.99/890.77 = 203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.99x = 890.77 × 203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.99x = 181,636.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,636.91/593.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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