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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.77, 891.32 and 247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.77, 891.32 and 247.73 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.77 : 891.32 = 247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.77/891.32 = 247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.77x = 891.32 × 247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.77x = 220,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,806.70/594.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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