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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.83, 818.10 and 359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.83, 818.10 and 359.96 is: 496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.83 : 818.10 = 359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.83/818.10 = 359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.83x = 818.10 × 359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.83x = 294,479.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,479.19/592.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.73

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