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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.22, 820.17 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.22, 820.17 and 361.54 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.22 : 820.17 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.22/820.17 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.22x = 820.17 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.22x = 296,524.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,524.26/594.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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