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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.39, 892.66 and 248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.39, 892.66 and 248.62 is: 372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.39 : 892.66 = 248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.39/892.66 = 248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.39x = 892.66 × 248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.39x = 221,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,933.13/595.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.75

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