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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.20, 887.61 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.20, 887.61 and 359.07 is: 537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.20 : 887.61 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.20/887.61 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.20x = 887.61 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.20x = 318,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,714.12/593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.28

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