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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.15, 892.42 and 365.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.15, 892.42 and 365.51 is: 548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.15 : 892.42 = 365.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.15/892.42 = 365.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.15x = 892.42 × 365.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.15x = 326,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,189.75/595.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.08

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