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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.26, 888.36 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.26, 888.36 and 245.61 is: 368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.26 : 888.36 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.26/888.36 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.26x = 888.36 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.26x = 218,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,190.10/592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.40

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