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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.68, 890.13 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.68, 890.13 and 246.92 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.68 : 890.13 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.68/890.13 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.68x = 890.13 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.68x = 219,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,790.90/593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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