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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.18, 891.27 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.18, 891.27 and 247.51 is: 371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.18 : 891.27 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.18/891.27 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.18x = 891.27 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.18x = 220,596.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,596.90/594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.26

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