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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.91, 889.49 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.91, 889.49 and 202.88 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.91 : 889.49 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.91/889.49 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.91x = 889.49 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.91x = 180,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,459.73/592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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