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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.79, 892.44 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.79, 892.44 and 248.20 is: 372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.79 : 892.44 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.79/892.44 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.79x = 892.44 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.79x = 221,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,503.61/594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.41

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