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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.24, 821.46 and 359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.24, 821.46 and 359.38 is: 495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.24 : 821.46 = 359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.24/821.46 = 359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.24x = 821.46 × 359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.24x = 295,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,216.29/595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.96

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