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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 820.38 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 820.38 and 361.60 is: 499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 820.38 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/820.38 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 820.38 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 296,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,649.41/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.28

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