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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.59, 821.66 and 362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.59, 821.66 and 362.67 is: 500.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.59 : 821.66 = 362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.59/821.66 = 362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.59x = 821.66 × 362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.59x = 297,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,989.62/595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.33

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