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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.37, 887.59 and 361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.37, 887.59 and 361.34 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.37 : 887.59 = 361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.37/887.59 = 361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.37x = 887.59 × 361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.37x = 320,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,715.53/592.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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