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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.75, 819.78 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.75, 819.78 and 361.28 is: 498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.75 : 819.78 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.75/819.78 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.75x = 819.78 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.75x = 296,170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,170.12/593.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.81

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