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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.36, 821.46 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.36, 821.46 and 359.34 is: 495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.36 : 821.46 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.36/821.46 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.36x = 821.46 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.36x = 295,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,184.30/595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.81

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