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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.50, 890.96 and 247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.50, 890.96 and 247.43 is: 370.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.50 : 890.96 = 247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.50/890.96 = 247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.50x = 890.96 × 247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.50x = 220,451.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,451.22/594.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.82

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