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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.98, 892.45 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.98, 892.45 and 248.23 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.98 : 892.45 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.98/892.45 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.98x = 892.45 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.98x = 221,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,534.29/594.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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