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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 888.74 and 245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 888.74 and 245.87 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 888.74 = 245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/888.74 = 245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 888.74 × 245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 218,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,514.50/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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