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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.51, 820.28 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.51, 820.28 and 358.41 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.51 : 820.28 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.51/820.28 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.51x = 820.28 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.51x = 293,993.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,993.90/594.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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