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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.64, 888.24 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.64, 888.24 and 207.44 is: 310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.64 : 888.24 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.64/888.24 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.64x = 888.24 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.64x = 184,256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,256.51/592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.91

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