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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 819.72 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 819.72 and 361.17 is: 498.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 819.72 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/819.72 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 819.72 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 296,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,058.27/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.41

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