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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.71, 821.75 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.71, 821.75 and 362.70 is: 500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.71 : 821.75 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.71/821.75 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.71x = 821.75 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.71x = 298,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,046.91/595.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.32

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