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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.52, 889.60 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.52, 889.60 and 246.54 is: 369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.52 : 889.60 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.52/889.60 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.52x = 889.60 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.52x = 219,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,321.98/593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.53

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