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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.67, 890.46 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.67, 890.46 and 246.90 is: 370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.67 : 890.46 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.67/890.46 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.67x = 890.46 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.67x = 219,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,854.57/593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.33

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