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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.72, 889.98 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.72, 889.98 and 363.54 is: 544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.72 : 889.98 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.72/889.98 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.72x = 889.98 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.72x = 323,543.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,543.33/594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.03

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