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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.66, 890.75 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.66, 890.75 and 362.73 is: 544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.66 : 890.75 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.66/890.75 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.66x = 890.75 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.66x = 323,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,101.75/593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.25

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