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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.54, 888.80 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.54, 888.80 and 245.79 is: 368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.54 : 888.80 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.54/888.80 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.54x = 888.80 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.54x = 218,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,458.15/592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.68

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