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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 890.52 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 890.52 and 246.84 is: 370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 890.52 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/890.52 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 890.52 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 219,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,815.96/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.21

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