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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.65, 888.97 and 207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.65, 888.97 and 207.81 is: 311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.65 : 888.97 = 207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.65/888.97 = 207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.65x = 888.97 × 207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.65x = 184,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,736.86/592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.71

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