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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.75, 888.44 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.75, 888.44 and 245.67 is: 368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.75 : 888.44 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.75/888.44 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.75x = 888.44 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.75x = 218,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,258.49/592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.21

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