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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.09, 889.88 and 246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.09, 889.88 and 246.49 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.09 : 889.88 = 246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.09/889.88 = 246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.09x = 889.88 × 246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.09x = 219,346.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,346.52/593.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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