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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.90, 892.62 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.90, 892.62 and 248.49 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.90 : 892.62 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.90/892.62 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.90x = 892.62 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.90x = 221,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,807.14/594.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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