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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 887.66 and 362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 887.66 and 362.14 is: 541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 887.66 = 362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/887.66 = 362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 887.66 × 362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 321,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,457.19/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.91

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