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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.80, 891.40 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.80, 891.40 and 364.64 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.80 : 891.40 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.80/891.40 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.80x = 891.40 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.80x = 325,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,040.10/595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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