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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.28, 893.17 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.28, 893.17 and 248.68 is: 373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.28 : 893.17 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.28/893.17 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.28x = 893.17 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.28x = 222,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,110.04/595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.12

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