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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.54, 821.53 and 359.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.54, 821.53 and 359.35 is: 495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.54 : 821.53 = 359.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.54/821.53 = 359.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.54x = 821.53 × 359.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.54x = 295,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,217.80/595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.71

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