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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.01, 887.22 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.01, 887.22 and 361.89 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.01 : 887.22 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.01/887.22 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.01x = 887.22 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.01x = 321,076.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,076.05/593.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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