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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.49, 819.03 and 357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.49, 819.03 and 357.69 is: 493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.49 : 819.03 = 357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.49/819.03 = 357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.49x = 819.03 × 357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.49x = 292,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,958.84/593.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.62

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