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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.80, 891.74 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.80, 891.74 and 247.94 is: 371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.80 : 891.74 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.80/891.74 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.80x = 891.74 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.80x = 221,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,092.32/594.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.71

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