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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.72, 890.56 and 246.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.72, 890.56 and 246.99 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.72 : 890.56 = 246.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.72/890.56 = 246.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.72x = 890.56 × 246.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.72x = 219,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,959.41/593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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