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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.91, 890.14 and 246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.91, 890.14 and 246.79 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.91 : 890.14 = 246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.91/890.14 = 246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.91x = 890.14 × 246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.91x = 219,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,677.65/593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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