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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 888.30 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 888.30 and 362.16 is: 542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 888.30 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/888.30 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 888.30 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 321,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,706.73/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.36

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