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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.09, 817.01 and 359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.09, 817.01 and 359.17 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.09 : 817.01 = 359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.09/817.01 = 359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.09x = 817.01 × 359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.09x = 293,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,443.69/592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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