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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.55, 821.90 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.55, 821.90 and 359.56 is: 496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.55 : 821.90 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.55/821.90 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.55x = 821.90 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.55x = 295,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,520.18/595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.21

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