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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.98, 888.99 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.98, 888.99 and 364.50 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.98 : 888.99 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.98/888.99 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.98x = 888.99 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.98x = 324,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,036.86/592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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