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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.62, 890.44 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.62, 890.44 and 363.98 is: 545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.62 : 890.44 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.62/890.44 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.62x = 890.44 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.62x = 324,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,103.67/593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.98

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