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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.96, 891.51 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.96, 891.51 and 248.00 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.96 : 891.51 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.96/891.51 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.96x = 891.51 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.96x = 221,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,090.02/594.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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