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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.92, 816.66 and 355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.92, 816.66 and 355.82 is: 490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.92 : 816.66 = 355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.92/816.66 = 355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.92x = 816.66 × 355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.92x = 290,583.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,583.96/591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.92

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