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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.64, 821.72 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.64, 821.72 and 359.52 is: 495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.64 : 821.72 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.64/821.72 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.64x = 821.72 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.64x = 295,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,424.77/595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.98

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