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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.53, 888.86 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.53, 888.86 and 202.53 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.53 : 888.86 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.53/888.86 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.53x = 888.86 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.53x = 180,019.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,019.80/592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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