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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.94, 891.18 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.94, 891.18 and 247.50 is: 371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.94 : 891.18 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.94/891.18 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.94x = 891.18 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.94x = 220,567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,567.05/593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.36

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