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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.39, 890.10 and 246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.39, 890.10 and 246.74 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.39 : 890.10 = 246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.39/890.10 = 246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.39x = 890.10 × 246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.39x = 219,622.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,622.04/593.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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