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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.63, 888.21 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.63, 888.21 and 245.75 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.63 : 888.21 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.63/888.21 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.63x = 888.21 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.63x = 218,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,277.61/592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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