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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595, 821.10 and 362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595, 821.10 and 362.13 is: 499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595 : 821.10 = 362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595/821.10 = 362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595x = 821.10 × 362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595x = 297,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,344.94/595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.74

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