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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 817.58 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 817.58 and 359.64 is: 496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 817.58 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/817.58 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 817.58 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 294,034.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,034.47/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.36

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