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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.13, 815.96 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.13, 815.96 and 358.25 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.13 : 815.96 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.13/815.96 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.13x = 815.96 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.13x = 292,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,317.67/591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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