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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.15, 891.50 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.15, 891.50 and 247.74 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.15 : 891.50 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.15/891.50 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.15x = 891.50 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.15x = 220,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,858.97/594.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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