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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 890.22 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 890.22 and 246.83 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 890.22 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/890.22 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 890.22 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 219,733.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,733.00/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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