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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.20, 891 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.20, 891 and 360.20 is: 540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.20 : 891 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.20/891 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.20x = 891 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.20x = 320,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,938.20/594.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.12

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