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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.14, 887.71 and 245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.14, 887.71 and 245.26 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.14 : 887.71 = 245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.14/887.71 = 245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.14x = 887.71 × 245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.14x = 217,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,714.09/592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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