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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.42, 820.18 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.42, 820.18 and 358.50 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.42 : 820.18 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.42/820.18 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.42x = 820.18 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.42x = 294,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,034.53/594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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