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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 820.95 and 362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.88, 820.95 and 362.14 is: 499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.88 : 820.95 = 362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.88/820.95 = 362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.88x = 820.95 × 362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.88x = 297,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,298.83/594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.76

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