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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 821.40 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 821.40 and 362.64 is: 500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 821.40 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/821.40 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 821.40 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 297,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,872.50/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.05

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