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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.10, 819.89 and 358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.10, 819.89 and 358.09 is: 494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.10 : 819.89 = 358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.10/819.89 = 358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.10x = 819.89 × 358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.10x = 293,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,594.41/594.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.18

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