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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.53, 890.27 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.53, 890.27 and 246.77 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.53 : 890.27 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.53/890.27 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.53x = 890.27 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.53x = 219,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,691.93/593.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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