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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.78, 890.90 and 247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.78, 890.90 and 247.03 is: 370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.78 : 890.90 = 247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.78/890.90 = 247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.78x = 890.90 × 247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.78x = 220,077.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,077.42/593.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.64

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