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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.39, 820.32 and 361.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.39, 820.32 and 361.65 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.39 : 820.32 = 361.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.39/820.32 = 361.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.39x = 820.32 × 361.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.39x = 296,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,668.73/594.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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