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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.23, 888.60 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.23, 888.60 and 245.64 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.23 : 888.60 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.23/888.60 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.23x = 888.60 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.23x = 218,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,273.51/592.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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