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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 820.93 and 362.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.88, 820.93 and 362.05 is: 499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.88 : 820.93 = 362.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.88/820.93 = 362.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.88x = 820.93 × 362.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.88x = 297,213.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,213.60/594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.62

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