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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.75, 893.33 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.75, 893.33 and 248.99 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.75 : 893.33 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.75/893.33 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.75x = 893.33 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.75x = 222,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,431.23/595.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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