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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.24, 884.76 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.24, 884.76 and 248.48 is: 372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.24 : 884.76 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.24/884.76 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.24x = 884.76 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.24x = 219,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,845.16/590.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.47

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