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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.50, 888.82 and 202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.50, 888.82 and 202.55 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.50 : 888.82 = 202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.50/888.82 = 202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.50x = 888.82 × 202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.50x = 180,025.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,025.54/592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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