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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.68, 816 and 358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.68, 816 and 358.72 is: 494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.68 : 816 = 358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.68/816 = 358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.68x = 816 × 358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.68x = 292,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,715.52/591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.72

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