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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.36, 817.56 and 359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.36, 817.56 and 359.50 is: 496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.36 : 817.56 = 359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.36/817.56 = 359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.36x = 817.56 × 359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.36x = 293,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,912.82/592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.17

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