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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.96, 890.88 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.96, 890.88 and 247.14 is: 370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.96 : 890.88 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.96/890.88 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.96x = 890.88 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.96x = 220,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,172.08/593.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.69

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