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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.29, 888.44 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.29, 888.44 and 245.66 is: 368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.29 : 888.44 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.29/888.44 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.29x = 888.44 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.29x = 218,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,248.50/592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.48

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