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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.53, 890.96 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.53, 890.96 and 247.67 is: 371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.53 : 890.96 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.53/890.96 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.53x = 890.96 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.53x = 220,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,658.37/594.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.15

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