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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.95, 892.62 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.95, 892.62 and 248.13 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.95 : 892.62 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.95/892.62 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.95x = 892.62 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.95x = 221,485.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,485.80/594.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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