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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.27, 890.57 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.27, 890.57 and 247.23 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.27 : 890.57 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.27/890.57 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.27x = 890.57 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.27x = 220,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,176.24/594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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