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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.29, 820.01 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.29, 820.01 and 358.37 is: 494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.29 : 820.01 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.29/820.01 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.29x = 820.01 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.29x = 293,865.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,865.19/594.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.48

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