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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.36, 890.76 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.36, 890.76 and 247.30 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.36 : 890.76 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.36/890.76 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.36x = 890.76 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.36x = 220,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,284.95/594.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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