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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.76, 822.54 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.76, 822.54 and 363.28 is: 501.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.76 : 822.54 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.76/822.54 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.76x = 822.54 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.76x = 298,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,812.33/595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.56

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