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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 817.56 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 817.56 and 359.37 is: 495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 817.56 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/817.56 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 817.56 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 293,806.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,806.54/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.98

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