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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.16, 887.34 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.16, 887.34 and 360.44 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.16 : 887.34 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.16/887.34 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.16x = 887.34 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.16x = 319,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,832.83/592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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