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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 888.57 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 888.57 and 207.63 is: 311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 888.57 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/888.57 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 888.57 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 184,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,493.79/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.45

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