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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.80, 890.46 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.80, 890.46 and 361.80 is: 543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.80 : 890.46 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.80/890.46 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.80x = 890.46 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.80x = 322,168.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,168.43/592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.47

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