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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.13, 819.99 and 361.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.13, 819.99 and 361.39 is: 498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.13 : 819.99 = 361.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.13/819.99 = 361.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.13x = 819.99 × 361.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.13x = 296,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,332.09/594.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.77

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