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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.70, 888.68 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.70, 888.68 and 202.61 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.70 : 888.68 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.70/888.68 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.70x = 888.68 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.70x = 180,050.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,050.00/592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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