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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.25, 821.45 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.25, 821.45 and 359.20 is: 495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.25 : 821.45 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.25/821.45 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.25x = 821.45 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.25x = 295,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,063.80/595.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.70

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