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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.74, 892.11 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.74, 892.11 and 248.01 is: 372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.74 : 892.11 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.74/892.11 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.74x = 892.11 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.74x = 221,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,254.80/594.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.02

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