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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.44, 889.90 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.44, 889.90 and 246.76 is: 370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.44 : 889.90 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.44/889.90 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.44x = 889.90 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.44x = 219,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,591.72/593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.03

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