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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.63, 890.42 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.63, 890.42 and 246.88 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.63 : 890.42 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.63/890.42 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.63x = 890.42 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.63x = 219,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,821.20/593.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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