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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.59, 889.02 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.59, 889.02 and 202.59 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.59 : 889.02 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.59/889.02 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.59x = 889.02 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.59x = 180,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,106.06/592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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