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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.48, 891.10 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.48, 891.10 and 248.01 is: 371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.48 : 891.10 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.48/891.10 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.48x = 891.10 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.48x = 221,003.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,003.69/594.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.76

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