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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.24, 818.88 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.24, 818.88 and 360.36 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.24 : 818.88 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.24/818.88 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.24x = 818.88 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.24x = 295,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,091.60/593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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