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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.77, 888.11 and 361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.77, 888.11 and 361.55 is: 541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.77 : 888.11 = 361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.77/888.11 = 361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.77x = 888.11 × 361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.77x = 321,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,096.17/592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.69

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