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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.33, 888.66 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.33, 888.66 and 362.02 is: 542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.33 : 888.66 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.33/888.66 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.33x = 888.66 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.33x = 321,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,712.69/593.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.22

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