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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.99, 892.71 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.99, 892.71 and 248.29 is: 372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.99 : 892.71 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.99/892.71 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.99x = 892.71 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.99x = 221,652.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,652.71/594.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.53

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