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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593, 888.52 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593, 888.52 and 361.18 is: 541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593 : 888.52 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593/888.52 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593x = 888.52 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593x = 320,915.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,915.65/593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.17

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