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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.79, 888.52 and 246.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.79, 888.52 and 246.00 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.79 : 888.52 = 246.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.79/888.52 = 246.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.79x = 888.52 × 246.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.79x = 218,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,579.10/592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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