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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.22, 819.90 and 361.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.22, 819.90 and 361.30 is: 498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.22 : 819.90 = 361.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.22/819.90 = 361.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.22x = 819.90 × 361.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.22x = 296,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,229.87/594.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.52

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