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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.71, 888.34 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.71, 888.34 and 207.63 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.71 : 888.34 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.71/888.34 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.71x = 888.34 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.71x = 184,441.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,441.07/592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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