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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.49, 887.54 and 360.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.49, 887.54 and 360.69 is: 540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.49 : 887.54 = 360.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.49/887.54 = 360.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.49x = 887.54 × 360.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.49x = 320,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,125.00/592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.31

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