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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.42, 819.06 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.42, 819.06 and 360.50 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.42 : 819.06 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.42/819.06 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.42x = 819.06 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.42x = 295,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,271.13/593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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