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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.14, 891.28 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.14, 891.28 and 247.52 is: 371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.14 : 891.28 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.14/891.28 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.14x = 891.28 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.14x = 220,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,603.93/594.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.30

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