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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.12, 890 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.12, 890 and 246.40 is: 369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.12 : 890 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.12/890 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.12x = 890 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.12x = 219,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,296/593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.73

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