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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 888.58 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 888.58 and 202.42 is: 303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 888.58 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/888.58 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 888.58 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 179,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,866.36/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.51

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