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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.61, 888.62 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.61, 888.62 and 202.46 is: 303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.61 : 888.62 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.61/888.62 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.61x = 888.62 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.61x = 179,904.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,904.55/592.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.58

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