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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.03, 889.52 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.03, 889.52 and 246.27 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.03 : 889.52 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.03/889.52 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.03x = 889.52 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.03x = 219,062.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,062.09/593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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