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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.20, 815.88 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.20, 815.88 and 358.28 is: 494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.20 : 815.88 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.20/815.88 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.20x = 815.88 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.20x = 292,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,313.49/591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.44

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