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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 890.32 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 890.32 and 247.36 is: 370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 890.32 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/890.32 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 890.32 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 220,229.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,229.56/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.86

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