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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.37, 888.33 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.37, 888.33 and 245.53 is: 368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.37 : 888.33 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.37/888.33 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.37x = 888.33 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.37x = 218,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,111.66/592.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.20

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