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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 818.66 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 818.66 and 357.18 is: 492.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 818.66 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/818.66 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 818.66 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 292,407.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,407.19/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.94

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