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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.52, 893.19 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.52, 893.19 and 244.25 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.52 : 893.19 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.52/893.19 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.52x = 893.19 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.52x = 218,157.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,157.19/595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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