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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.70, 889 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.70, 889 and 245.88 is: 368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.70 : 889 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.70/889 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.70x = 889 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.70x = 218,587.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,587.32/592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.80

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