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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.97, 889.41 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.97, 889.41 and 246.09 is: 369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.97 : 889.41 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.97/889.41 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.97x = 889.41 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.97x = 218,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,874.91/592.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.12

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