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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.10, 818.10 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.10, 818.10 and 360 is: 496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.10 : 818.10 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.10/818.10 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.10x = 818.10 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.10x = 294,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,516/593.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.57

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