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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.94, 890.52 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.94, 890.52 and 247.51 is: 371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.94 : 890.52 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.94/890.52 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.94x = 890.52 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.94x = 220,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,406.92/593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.10

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