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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.96, 889.58 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.96, 889.58 and 202.98 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.96 : 889.58 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.96/889.58 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.96x = 889.58 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.96x = 180,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,566.95/592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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