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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.02, 892.68 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.02, 892.68 and 248.24 is: 372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.02 : 892.68 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.02/892.68 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.02x = 892.68 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.02x = 221,598.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,598.88/595.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.42

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