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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.72, 818.10 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.72, 818.10 and 360.04 is: 496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.72 : 818.10 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.72/818.10 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.72x = 818.10 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.72x = 294,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,548.72/592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.94

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