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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.76, 822 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.76, 822 and 362.72 is: 500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.76 : 822 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.76/822 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.76x = 822 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.76x = 298,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,155.84/595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.46

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