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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.97, 815.63 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.97, 815.63 and 358.10 is: 494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.97 : 815.63 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.97/815.63 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.97x = 815.63 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.97x = 292,074.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,074.29/590.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.23

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