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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.39, 891.15 and 363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.39, 891.15 and 363.33 is: 544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.39 : 891.15 = 363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.39/891.15 = 363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.39x = 891.15 × 363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.39x = 323,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,781.53/594.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.73

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