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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.56, 818.94 and 360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.56, 818.94 and 360.76 is: 497.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.56 : 818.94 = 360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.56/818.94 = 360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.56x = 818.94 × 360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.56x = 295,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,440.79/593.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.74

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