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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.42, 817.50 and 359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.42, 817.50 and 359.50 is: 496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.42 : 817.50 = 359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.42/817.50 = 359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.42x = 817.50 × 359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.42x = 293,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,891.25/592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.09

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