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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 818.46 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 818.46 and 360.27 is: 497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 818.46 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/818.46 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 818.46 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 294,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,866.58/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.09

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