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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.63, 891.95 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.63, 891.95 and 248.16 is: 372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.63 : 891.95 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.63/891.95 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.63x = 891.95 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.63x = 221,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,346.31/594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.24

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