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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.65, 889.42 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.65, 889.42 and 362.43 is: 543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.65 : 889.42 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.65/889.42 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.65x = 889.42 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.65x = 322,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,352.49/593.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.00

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