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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.08, 889.96 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.08, 889.96 and 246.36 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.08 : 889.96 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.08/889.96 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.08x = 889.96 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.08x = 219,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,250.55/593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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