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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.40, 888.69 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.40, 888.69 and 202.37 is: 303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.40 : 888.69 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.40/888.69 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.40x = 888.69 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.40x = 179,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,848.84/592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.60

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