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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.26, 817.40 and 359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.26, 817.40 and 359.38 is: 495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.26 : 817.40 = 359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.26/817.40 = 359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.26x = 817.40 × 359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.26x = 293,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,757.21/592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.99

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