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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.50, 888.93 and 299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.50, 888.93 and 299.97 is: 450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.50 : 888.93 = 299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.50/888.93 = 299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.50x = 888.93 × 299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.50x = 266,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,652.33/592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.05

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