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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.74, 893.22 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.74, 893.22 and 249.24 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.74 : 893.22 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.74/893.22 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.74x = 893.22 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.74x = 222,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,626.15/595.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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