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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.01, 886.95 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.01, 886.95 and 361.16 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.01 : 886.95 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.01/886.95 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.01x = 886.95 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.01x = 320,329.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,329.75/592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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