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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.32, 819.96 and 361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.32, 819.96 and 361.40 is: 498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.32 : 819.96 = 361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.32/819.96 = 361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.32x = 819.96 × 361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.32x = 296,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,333.54/594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.61

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