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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.65, 889.64 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.65, 889.64 and 246.61 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.65 : 889.64 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.65/889.64 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.65x = 889.64 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.65x = 219,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,388.44/593.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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