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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.29, 890.19 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.29, 890.19 and 246.70 is: 370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.29 : 890.19 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.29/890.19 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.29x = 890.19 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.29x = 219,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,609.87/593.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.16

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