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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.23, 889.85 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.23, 889.85 and 246.56 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.23 : 889.85 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.23/889.85 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.23x = 889.85 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.23x = 219,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,402.17/593.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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