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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.84, 817.92 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.84, 817.92 and 360.04 is: 496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.84 : 817.92 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.84/817.92 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.84x = 817.92 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.84x = 294,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,483.92/592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.73

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