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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.11, 818.67 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.11, 818.67 and 360.64 is: 497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.11 : 818.67 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.11/818.67 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.11x = 818.67 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.11x = 295,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,245.15/593.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.79

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