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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.22, 815.76 and 358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.22, 815.76 and 358.30 is: 494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.22 : 815.76 = 358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.22/815.76 = 358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.22x = 815.76 × 358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.22x = 292,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,286.81/591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.38

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