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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.70, 888.41 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.70, 888.41 and 362.64 is: 542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.70 : 888.41 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.70/888.41 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.70x = 888.41 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.70x = 322,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,171.19/593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.65

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