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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.12, 887.58 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.12, 887.58 and 361.48 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.12 : 887.58 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.12/887.58 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.12x = 887.58 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.12x = 320,842.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,842.42/592.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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