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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.69, 888.36 and 245.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.69, 888.36 and 245.83 is: 368.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.69 : 888.36 = 245.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.69/888.36 = 245.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.69x = 888.36 × 245.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.69x = 218,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,385.54/592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.47

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