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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.97, 893.38 and 249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.97, 893.38 and 249.41 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.97 : 893.38 = 249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.97/893.38 = 249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.97x = 893.38 × 249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.97x = 222,819.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,819.98/595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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