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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.43, 888.83 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.43, 888.83 and 245.93 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.43 : 888.83 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.43/888.83 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.43x = 888.83 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.43x = 218,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,586.13/592.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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