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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.92, 816.64 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.92, 816.64 and 359.08 is: 495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.92 : 816.64 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.92/816.64 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.92x = 816.64 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.92x = 293,239.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,239.09/591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.40

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