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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.73, 885.61 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.73, 885.61 and 362.25 is: 543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.73 : 885.61 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.73/885.61 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.73x = 885.61 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.73x = 320,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,812.22/590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.08

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