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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 818.28 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 818.28 and 360.18 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 818.28 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/818.28 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 818.28 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 294,728.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,728.09/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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