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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593, 889.10 and 361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593, 889.10 and 361.97 is: 542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593 : 889.10 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593/889.10 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593x = 889.10 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593x = 321,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,825.72/593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.71

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