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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 819.81 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 819.81 and 361.26 is: 498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 819.81 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/819.81 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 819.81 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 296,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,164.56/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.59

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