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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 890.60 and 247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 890.60 and 247.40 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 890.60 = 247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/890.60 = 247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 890.60 × 247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 220,339.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,339.45/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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