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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.80, 888.40 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.80, 888.40 and 362.64 is: 542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.80 : 888.40 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.80/888.40 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.80x = 888.40 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.80x = 322,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,169.38/593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.56

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