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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.61, 820.74 and 362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.61, 820.74 and 362.14 is: 499.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.61 : 820.74 = 362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.61/820.74 = 362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.61x = 820.74 × 362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.61x = 297,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,222.78/594.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.86

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