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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.32, 890.31 and 246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.32, 890.31 and 246.91 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.32 : 890.31 = 246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.32/890.31 = 246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.32x = 890.31 × 246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.32x = 219,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,826.44/593.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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