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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.67, 892.86 and 248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.67, 892.86 and 248.91 is: 373.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.67 : 892.86 = 248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.67/892.86 = 248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.67x = 892.86 × 248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.67x = 222,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,241.78/595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.10

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