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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.56, 888.68 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.56, 888.68 and 207.76 is: 311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.56 : 888.68 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.56/888.68 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.56x = 888.68 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.56x = 184,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,632.16/592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.58

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