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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.09, 888.38 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.09, 888.38 and 245.49 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.09 : 888.38 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.09/888.38 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.09x = 888.38 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.09x = 218,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,087.18/592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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