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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.33, 888 and 360.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.33, 888 and 360.94 is: 541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.33 : 888 = 360.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.33/888 = 360.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.33x = 888 × 360.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.33x = 320,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,514.72/592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.11

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