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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.25, 890.39 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.25, 890.39 and 362.44 is: 543.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.25 : 890.39 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.25/890.39 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.25x = 890.39 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.25x = 322,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,712.95/594.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.06

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