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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.87, 891.85 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.87, 891.85 and 363.87 is: 545.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.87 : 891.85 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.87/891.85 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.87x = 891.85 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.87x = 324,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,516.55/594.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.53

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