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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.09, 892.97 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.09, 892.97 and 248.36 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.09 : 892.97 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.09/892.97 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.09x = 892.97 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.09x = 221,776.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,776.79/595.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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