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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.96, 888.88 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.96, 888.88 and 246.04 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.96 : 888.88 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.96/888.88 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.96x = 888.88 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.96x = 218,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,700.04/592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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