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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.56, 821.77 and 359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.56, 821.77 and 359.45 is: 495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.56 : 821.77 = 359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.56/821.77 = 359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.56x = 821.77 × 359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.56x = 295,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,380.22/595.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.97

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