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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.75, 888 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.75, 888 and 249.75 is: 374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.75 : 888 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.75/888 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.75x = 888 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.75x = 221,778
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,778/591.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.78

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