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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.77, 892.82 and 248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.77, 892.82 and 248.73 is: 372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.77 : 892.82 = 248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.77/892.82 = 248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.77x = 892.82 × 248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.77x = 222,071.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,071.12/595.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.75

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