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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.80, 822.09 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.80, 822.09 and 359.70 is: 496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.80 : 822.09 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.80/822.09 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.80x = 822.09 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.80x = 295,705.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,705.77/595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.32

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