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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.94, 889.88 and 362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.94, 889.88 and 362.36 is: 543.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.94 : 889.88 = 362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.94/889.88 = 362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.94x = 889.88 × 362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.94x = 322,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,450.66/592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.82

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