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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.63, 890.45 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.63, 890.45 and 247.16 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.63 : 890.45 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.63/890.45 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.63x = 890.45 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.63x = 220,077.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,077.93/593.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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