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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.12, 892.96 and 248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.12, 892.96 and 248.56 is: 372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.12 : 892.96 = 248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.12/892.96 = 248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.12x = 892.96 × 248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.12x = 221,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,954.14/595.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.96

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