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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.97, 892.49 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.97, 892.49 and 205.01 is: 307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.97 : 892.49 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.97/892.49 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.97x = 892.49 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.97x = 182,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,966.45/594.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.52

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