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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.38, 890.04 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.38, 890.04 and 246.57 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.38 : 890.04 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.38/890.04 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.38x = 890.04 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.38x = 219,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,457.16/593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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