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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 888.95 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 888.95 and 246.30 is: 369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 888.95 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/888.95 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 888.95 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 218,947.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,947.15/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.18

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