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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.32, 890.80 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.32, 890.80 and 247.46 is: 370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.32 : 890.80 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.32/890.80 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.32x = 890.80 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.32x = 220,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,432.30/594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.90

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