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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.16, 821.16 and 362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.16, 821.16 and 362.12 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.16 : 821.16 = 362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.16/821.16 = 362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.16x = 821.16 × 362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.16x = 297,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,358.46/595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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