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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.65, 821.97 and 359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.65, 821.97 and 359.59 is: 496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.65 : 821.97 = 359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.65/821.97 = 359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.65x = 821.97 × 359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.65x = 295,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,572.69/595.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.22

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