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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.21, 890.61 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.21, 890.61 and 247.12 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.21 : 890.61 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.21/890.61 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.21x = 890.61 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.21x = 220,084.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,084.39/594.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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