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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.80, 888.96 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.80, 888.96 and 207.84 is: 311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.80 : 888.96 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.80/888.96 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.80x = 888.96 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.80x = 184,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,761.45/592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.68

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