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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.88, 890.48 and 247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.88, 890.48 and 247.11 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.88 : 890.48 = 247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.88/890.48 = 247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.88x = 890.48 × 247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.88x = 220,045.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,045.28/593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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