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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 889.57 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 889.57 and 246.31 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 889.57 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/889.57 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 889.57 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 219,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,109.99/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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