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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 889.02 and 207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 889.02 and 207.78 is: 311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 889.02 = 207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/889.02 = 207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 889.02 × 207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 184,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,720.58/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.70

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