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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.94, 815.40 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.94, 815.40 and 358.07 is: 494.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.94 : 815.40 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.94/815.40 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.94x = 815.40 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.94x = 291,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,966.20/590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.07

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