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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 891.09 and 247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 891.09 and 247.11 is: 370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 891.09 = 247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/891.09 = 247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 891.09 × 247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 220,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,197.25/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.80

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