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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.65, 892.95 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.65, 892.95 and 248.76 is: 372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.65 : 892.95 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.65/892.95 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.65x = 892.95 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.65x = 222,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,130.24/595.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.92

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