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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.72, 891.83 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.72, 891.83 and 362.73 is: 544.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.72 : 891.83 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.72/891.83 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.72x = 891.83 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.72x = 323,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,493.50/593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.86

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