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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 889.02 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 889.02 and 361.64 is: 541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 889.02 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/889.02 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 889.02 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 321,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,505.19/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.73

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