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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.84, 817.98 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.84, 817.98 and 359.92 is: 496.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.84 : 817.98 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.84/817.98 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.84x = 817.98 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.84x = 294,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,407.36/592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.61

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