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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.12, 888.84 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.12, 888.84 and 246.11 is: 368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.12 : 888.84 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.12/888.84 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.12x = 888.84 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.12x = 218,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,747.97/593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.81

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