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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.03, 887.63 and 245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.03, 887.63 and 245.26 is: 367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.03 : 887.63 = 245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.03/887.63 = 245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.03x = 887.63 × 245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.03x = 217,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,700.02/592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.72

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