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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.03, 888.48 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.03, 888.48 and 361.80 is: 542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.03 : 888.48 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.03/888.48 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.03x = 888.48 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.03x = 321,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,452.06/593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.05

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