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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.97, 818.10 and 356.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.97, 818.10 and 356.99 is: 492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.97 : 818.10 = 356.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.97/818.10 = 356.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.97x = 818.10 × 356.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.97x = 292,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,049.43/592.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.52

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