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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.07, 889.61 and 362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.07, 889.61 and 362.26 is: 542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.07 : 889.61 = 362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.07/889.61 = 362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.07x = 889.61 × 362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.07x = 322,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,270.12/594.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.48

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