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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.96, 889.65 and 246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.96, 889.65 and 246.45 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.96 : 889.65 = 246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.96/889.65 = 246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.96x = 889.65 × 246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.96x = 219,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,254.24/592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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