Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 892.50 and 248.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 594.88, 892.50 and 248.38 is: 372.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594.88 : 892.50 = 248.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594.88/892.50 = 248.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594.88x = 892.50 × 248.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594.88x = 221,679.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,679.15/594.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372.65
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