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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.70, 889.86 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.70, 889.86 and 246.84 is: 369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.70 : 889.86 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.70/889.86 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.70x = 889.86 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.70x = 219,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,653.04/593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.97

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