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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.37, 891.22 and 247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.37, 891.22 and 247.33 is: 370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.37 : 891.22 = 247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.37/891.22 = 247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.37x = 891.22 × 247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.37x = 220,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,425.44/594.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.86

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