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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.22, 890.06 and 246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.22, 890.06 and 246.47 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.22 : 890.06 = 246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.22/890.06 = 246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.22x = 890.06 × 246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.22x = 219,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,373.09/593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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