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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.37, 889.73 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.37, 889.73 and 246.33 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.37 : 889.73 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.37/889.73 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.37x = 889.73 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.37x = 219,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,165.96/593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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