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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.18, 818.60 and 357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.18, 818.60 and 357.16 is: 492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.18 : 818.60 = 357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.18/818.60 = 357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.18x = 818.60 × 357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.18x = 292,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,371.18/593.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.89

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