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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.86, 892.54 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.86, 892.54 and 248.26 is: 372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.86 : 892.54 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.86/892.54 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.86x = 892.54 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.86x = 221,583.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,583.69/594.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.50

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