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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.67, 890.27 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.67, 890.27 and 361.68 is: 543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.67 : 890.27 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.67/890.27 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.67x = 890.27 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.67x = 321,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,991.05/592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.29

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