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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.13, 821.34 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.13, 821.34 and 362.25 is: 499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.13 : 821.34 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.13/821.34 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.13x = 821.34 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.13x = 297,530.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,530.42/595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.95

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