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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.80, 889.90 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.80, 889.90 and 363.64 is: 544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.80 : 889.90 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.80/889.90 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.80x = 889.90 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.80x = 323,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,603.24/594.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.05

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