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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 889.26 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 889.26 and 362.10 is: 542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 889.26 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/889.26 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 889.26 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 322,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,001.05/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.86

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