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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.61, 888.87 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.61, 888.87 and 202.64 is: 303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.61 : 888.87 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.61/888.87 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.61x = 888.87 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.61x = 180,120.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,120.62/592.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.94

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