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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.27, 888.56 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.27, 888.56 and 245.49 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.27 : 888.56 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.27/888.56 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.27x = 888.56 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.27x = 218,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,128.96/592.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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