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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 890.19 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 890.19 and 246.75 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 890.19 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/890.19 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 890.19 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 219,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,654.38/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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