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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.98, 889.53 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.98, 889.53 and 203.02 is: 304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.98 : 889.53 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.98/889.53 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.98x = 889.53 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.98x = 180,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,589.40/592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.55

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