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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.76, 889.11 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.76, 889.11 and 246.11 is: 369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.76 : 889.11 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.76/889.11 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.76x = 889.11 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.76x = 218,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,818.86/592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.15

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