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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.48, 888.53 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.48, 888.53 and 202.41 is: 303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.48 : 888.53 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.48/888.53 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.48x = 888.53 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.48x = 179,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,847.74/592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.55

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