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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.11, 821.43 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.11, 821.43 and 362.64 is: 500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.11 : 821.43 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.11/821.43 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.11x = 821.43 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.11x = 297,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,883.38/595.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.55

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