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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.70, 817.80 and 359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.70, 817.80 and 359.96 is: 496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.70 : 817.80 = 359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.70/817.80 = 359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.70x = 817.80 × 359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.70x = 294,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,375.29/592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.67

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