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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.34, 888.51 and 245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.34, 888.51 and 245.30 is: 367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.34 : 888.51 = 245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.34/888.51 = 245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.34x = 888.51 × 245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.34x = 217,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,947.52/592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.94

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