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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 888.38 and 245.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 888.38 and 245.45 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 888.38 = 245.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/888.38 = 245.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 888.38 × 245.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 218,047.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,047.20/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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