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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.73, 890.72 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.73, 890.72 and 246.88 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.73 : 890.72 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.73/890.72 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.73x = 890.72 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.73x = 219,900.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,900.83/593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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