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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.59, 888.71 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.59, 888.71 and 207.75 is: 311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.59 : 888.71 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.59/888.71 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.59x = 888.71 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.59x = 184,628.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,628.46/592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.56

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