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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593, 889.06 and 361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593, 889.06 and 361.84 is: 542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593 : 889.06 = 361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593/889.06 = 361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593x = 889.06 × 361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593x = 321,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,697.47/593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.49

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