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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.65, 892.04 and 248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.65, 892.04 and 248.21 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.65 : 892.04 = 248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.65/892.04 = 248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.65x = 892.04 × 248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.65x = 221,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,413.25/594.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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