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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.06, 819.50 and 357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.06, 819.50 and 357.94 is: 493.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.06 : 819.50 = 357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.06/819.50 = 357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.06x = 819.50 × 357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.06x = 293,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,331.83/594.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.77

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