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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 891.94 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 891.94 and 248.10 is: 372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 891.94 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/891.94 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 891.94 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 221,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,290.31/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.02

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