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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.50, 888.75 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.50, 888.75 and 207.75 is: 311.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.50 : 888.75 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.50/888.75 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.50x = 888.75 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.50x = 184,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,637.81/592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.63

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