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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.53, 890.53 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.53, 890.53 and 246.78 is: 370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.53 : 890.53 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.53/890.53 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.53x = 890.53 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.53x = 219,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,764.99/593.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.27

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