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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 816.93 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 816.93 and 358.74 is: 495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 816.93 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/816.93 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 816.93 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 293,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,065.47/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.03

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