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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.06, 891.78 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.06, 891.78 and 363.40 is: 544.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.06 : 891.78 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.06/891.78 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.06x = 891.78 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.06x = 324,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,072.85/595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.61

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