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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.22, 887.73 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.22, 887.73 and 362.04 is: 541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.22 : 887.73 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.22/887.73 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.22x = 887.73 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.22x = 321,393.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,393.77/593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.78

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