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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.48, 891.97 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.48, 891.97 and 247.89 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.48 : 891.97 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.48/891.97 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.48x = 891.97 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.48x = 221,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,109.82/594.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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