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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.63, 893.45 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.63, 893.45 and 249.13 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.63 : 893.45 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.63/893.45 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.63x = 893.45 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.63x = 222,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,581.72/595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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