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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.48, 817.40 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.48, 817.40 and 359.60 is: 496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.48 : 817.40 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.48/817.40 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.48x = 817.40 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.48x = 293,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,937.04/592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.11

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