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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.24, 819.82 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.24, 819.82 and 358.12 is: 494.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.24 : 819.82 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.24/819.82 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.24x = 819.82 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.24x = 293,595.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,595.41/594.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.07

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