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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.52, 890.63 and 362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.52, 890.63 and 362.74 is: 543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.52 : 890.63 = 362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.52/890.63 = 362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.52x = 890.63 × 362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.52x = 323,067.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,067.13/594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.41

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