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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.18, 890.06 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.18, 890.06 and 246.61 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.18 : 890.06 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.18/890.06 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.18x = 890.06 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.18x = 219,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,497.70/593.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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