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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.16, 893 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.16, 893 and 364.23 is: 546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.16 : 893 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.16/893 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.16x = 893 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.16x = 325,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,257.39/595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.50

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