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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.60, 891.18 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.60, 891.18 and 362.76 is: 543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.60 : 891.18 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.60/891.18 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.60x = 891.18 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.60x = 323,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,284.46/594.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.70

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