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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.78, 892.14 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.78, 892.14 and 248.04 is: 372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.78 : 892.14 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.78/892.14 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.78x = 892.14 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.78x = 221,286.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,286.41/594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.05

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