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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.49, 890.60 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.49, 890.60 and 246.86 is: 370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.49 : 890.60 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.49/890.60 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.49x = 890.60 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.49x = 219,847.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,847.83/593.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.43

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