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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.66, 821.85 and 362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.66, 821.85 and 362.62 is: 500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.66 : 821.85 = 362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.66/821.85 = 362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.66x = 821.85 × 362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.66x = 298,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,019.25/595.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.32

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