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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.36, 887.12 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.36, 887.12 and 206.52 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.36 : 887.12 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.36/887.12 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.36x = 887.12 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.36x = 183,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,208.02/591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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