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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.64, 822 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.64, 822 and 359.60 is: 496.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.64 : 822 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.64/822 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.64x = 822 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.64x = 295,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,593.26/595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.27

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