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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 820.56 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 820.56 and 361.98 is: 499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 820.56 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/820.56 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 820.56 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 297,026.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,026.31/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.34

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