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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.87, 821.07 and 362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.87, 821.07 and 362.01 is: 499.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.87 : 821.07 = 362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.87/821.07 = 362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.87x = 821.07 × 362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.87x = 297,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,235.55/594.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.66

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