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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.72, 820.76 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.72, 820.76 and 358.68 is: 495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.72 : 820.76 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.72/820.76 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.72x = 820.76 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.72x = 294,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,388.40/594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.00

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