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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 892.59 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 892.59 and 248.11 is: 372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 892.59 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/892.59 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 892.59 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 221,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,460.50/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.30

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