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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595, 821.19 and 362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595, 821.19 and 362.26 is: 499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595 : 821.19 = 362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595/821.19 = 362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595x = 821.19 × 362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595x = 297,484.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,484.29/595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.97

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