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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.36, 819.44 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.36, 819.44 and 360.64 is: 498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.36 : 819.44 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.36/819.44 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.36x = 819.44 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.36x = 295,522.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,522.84/593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.05

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