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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.98, 891.28 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.98, 891.28 and 363.20 is: 544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.98 : 891.28 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.98/891.28 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.98x = 891.28 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.98x = 323,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,712.90/594.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.07

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