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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.64, 820.56 and 358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.64, 820.56 and 358.55 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.64 : 820.56 = 358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.64/820.56 = 358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.64x = 820.56 × 358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.64x = 294,211.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,211.79/594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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