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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 890.02 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 890.02 and 251.16 is: 377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 890.02 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/890.02 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 890.02 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 223,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,537.42/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.01

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