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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.22, 891.63 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.22, 891.63 and 363.42 is: 544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.22 : 891.63 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.22/891.63 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.22x = 891.63 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.22x = 324,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,036.17/595.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.40

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