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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.10, 821.05 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.10, 821.05 and 359.02 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.10 : 821.05 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.10/821.05 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.10x = 821.05 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.10x = 294,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,773.37/595.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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