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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.92, 891.73 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.92, 891.73 and 248.15 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.92 : 891.73 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.92/891.73 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.92x = 891.73 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.92x = 221,284.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,284.41/594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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