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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 888.99 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 888.99 and 202.62 is: 303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 888.99 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/888.99 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 888.99 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 180,127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,127.15/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.95

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