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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.25, 888.89 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.25, 888.89 and 361.44 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.25 : 888.89 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.25/888.89 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.25x = 888.89 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.25x = 321,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,280.40/593.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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