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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.62, 816.40 and 358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.62, 816.40 and 358.70 is: 494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.62 : 816.40 = 358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.62/816.40 = 358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.62x = 816.40 × 358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.62x = 292,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,842.68/591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.98

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