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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.80, 888.67 and 202.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.80, 888.67 and 202.65 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.80 : 888.67 = 202.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.80/888.67 = 202.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.80x = 888.67 × 202.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.80x = 180,088.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,088.98/592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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