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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.23, 891.05 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.23, 891.05 and 247.64 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.23 : 891.05 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.23/891.05 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.23x = 891.05 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.23x = 220,659.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,659.62/594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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