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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.66, 891.38 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.66, 891.38 and 248.20 is: 372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.66 : 891.38 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.66/891.38 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.66x = 891.38 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.66x = 221,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,240.58/594.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.04

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