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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.69, 890.76 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.69, 890.76 and 246.94 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.69 : 890.76 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.69/890.76 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.69x = 890.76 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.69x = 219,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,959.82/593.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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