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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 819.79 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 819.79 and 361.13 is: 498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 819.79 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/819.79 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 819.79 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 296,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,045.76/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.39

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