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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.18, 890.88 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.18, 890.88 and 247.42 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.18 : 890.88 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.18/890.88 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.18x = 890.88 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.18x = 220,421.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,421.53/594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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