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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.60, 891.89 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.60, 891.89 and 247.92 is: 371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.60 : 891.89 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.60/891.89 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.60x = 891.89 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.60x = 221,117.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,117.37/594.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.88

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