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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.69, 890.22 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.69, 890.22 and 246.64 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.69 : 890.22 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.69/890.22 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.69x = 890.22 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.69x = 219,559.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,559.88/593.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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