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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.61, 889.16 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.61, 889.16 and 246.19 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.61 : 889.16 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.61/889.16 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.61x = 889.16 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.61x = 218,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,900.69/592.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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