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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.65, 818.67 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.65, 818.67 and 360.64 is: 497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.65 : 818.67 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.65/818.67 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.65x = 818.67 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.65x = 295,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,245.15/593.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.34

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