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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.58, 891.34 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.58, 891.34 and 248.20 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.58 : 891.34 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.58/891.34 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.58x = 891.34 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.58x = 221,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,230.59/594.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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