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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.63, 889.34 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.63, 889.34 and 207.88 is: 311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.63 : 889.34 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.63/889.34 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.63x = 889.34 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.63x = 184,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,876.00/592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.96

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