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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.97, 891.79 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.97, 891.79 and 248.19 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.97 : 891.79 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.97/891.79 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.97x = 891.79 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.97x = 221,333.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,333.36/594.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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