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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.76, 888.82 and 246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.76, 888.82 and 246.35 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.76 : 888.82 = 246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.76/888.82 = 246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.76x = 888.82 × 246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.76x = 218,962.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,962.41/592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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