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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.22, 891.08 and 362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.22, 891.08 and 362.24 is: 544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.22 : 891.08 = 362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.22/891.08 = 362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.22x = 891.08 × 362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.22x = 322,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,778.55/593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.11

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