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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.10, 889.92 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.10, 889.92 and 246.69 is: 370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.10 : 889.92 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.10/889.92 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.10x = 889.92 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.10x = 219,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,534.36/593.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.15

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