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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.76, 889.18 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.76, 889.18 and 208.04 is: 312.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.76 : 889.18 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.76/889.18 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.76x = 889.18 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.76x = 184,985.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,985.01/592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.07

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