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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 888.11 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 888.11 and 361.26 is: 540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 888.11 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/888.11 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 888.11 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 320,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,840.20/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.98

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