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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.90, 819.57 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.90, 819.57 and 361.10 is: 498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.90 : 819.57 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.90/819.57 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.90x = 819.57 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.90x = 295,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,946.73/593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.31

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