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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.38, 891.54 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.38, 891.54 and 247.57 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.38 : 891.54 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.38/891.54 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.38x = 891.54 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.38x = 220,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,718.56/594.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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