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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.24, 890.76 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.24, 890.76 and 252.48 is: 378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.24 : 890.76 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.24/890.76 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.24x = 890.76 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.24x = 224,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,899.08/594.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.47

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