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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.59, 890.73 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.59, 890.73 and 363.56 is: 544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.59 : 890.73 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.59/890.73 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.59x = 890.73 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.59x = 323,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,829.35/594.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.63

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