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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 887.52 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 887.52 and 245.67 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 887.52 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/887.52 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 887.52 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 218,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,037.04/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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