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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.43, 820.31 and 358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.43, 820.31 and 358.51 is: 494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.43 : 820.31 = 358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.43/820.31 = 358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.43x = 820.31 × 358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.43x = 294,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,087.55/594.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.74

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