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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.51, 820.35 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.51, 820.35 and 358.38 is: 494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.51 : 820.35 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.51/820.35 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.51x = 820.35 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.51x = 293,997.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,997.03/594.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.52

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