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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.62, 890.53 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.62, 890.53 and 246.94 is: 370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.62 : 890.53 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.62/890.53 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.62x = 890.53 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.62x = 219,904.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,904.63/593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.45

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