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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 890.60 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 890.60 and 362.97 is: 544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 890.60 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/890.60 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 890.60 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 323,259.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,259.27/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.21

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