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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.12, 889.92 and 246.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.12, 889.92 and 246.37 is: 369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.12 : 889.92 = 246.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.12/889.92 = 246.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.12x = 889.92 × 246.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.12x = 219,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,248.36/593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.65

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