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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.37, 892.72 and 248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.37, 892.72 and 248.33 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.37 : 892.72 = 248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.37/892.72 = 248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.37x = 892.72 × 248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.37x = 221,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,689.16/595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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