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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.28, 887.36 and 361.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.28, 887.36 and 361.05 is: 540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.28 : 887.36 = 361.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.28/887.36 = 361.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.28x = 887.36 × 361.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.28x = 320,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,379.52/592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.93

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