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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.14, 889.18 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.14, 889.18 and 246.24 is: 369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.14 : 889.18 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.14/889.18 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.14x = 889.18 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.14x = 218,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,951.68/593.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.14

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