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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.44, 821.60 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.44, 821.60 and 359.32 is: 495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.44 : 821.60 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.44/821.60 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.44x = 821.60 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.44x = 295,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,217.31/595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.80

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