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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.57, 889.97 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.57, 889.97 and 247.14 is: 370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.57 : 889.97 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.57/889.97 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.57x = 889.97 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.57x = 219,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,947.19/593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.55

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