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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.42, 890.12 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.42, 890.12 and 246.67 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.42 : 890.12 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.42/890.12 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.42x = 890.12 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.42x = 219,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,565.90/593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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