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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.76, 816.65 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.76, 816.65 and 358.75 is: 495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.76 : 816.65 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.76/816.65 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.76x = 816.65 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.76x = 292,973.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,973.19/591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.09

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