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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.51, 890.19 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.51, 890.19 and 246.63 is: 369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.51 : 890.19 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.51/890.19 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.51x = 890.19 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.51x = 219,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,547.56/593.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.92

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