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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.60, 888.35 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.60, 888.35 and 202.53 is: 303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.60 : 888.35 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.60/888.35 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.60x = 888.35 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.60x = 179,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,914.34/592.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.60

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