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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.52, 891.24 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.52, 891.24 and 366.96 is: 551.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.52 : 891.24 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.52/891.24 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.52x = 891.24 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.52x = 327,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,049.43/593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.03

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