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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.84, 816.48 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.84, 816.48 and 358.56 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.84 : 816.48 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.84/816.48 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.84x = 816.48 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.84x = 292,757.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,757.07/591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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