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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.27, 890.06 and 246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.27, 890.06 and 246.49 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.27 : 890.06 = 246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.27/890.06 = 246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.27x = 890.06 × 246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.27x = 219,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,390.89/593.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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