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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.02, 819.69 and 360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.02, 819.69 and 360.74 is: 497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.02 : 819.69 = 360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.02/819.69 = 360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.02x = 819.69 × 360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.02x = 295,694.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,694.97/594.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.79

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