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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.81, 822.11 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.81, 822.11 and 359.70 is: 496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.81 : 822.11 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.81/822.11 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.81x = 822.11 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.81x = 295,712.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,712.97/595.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.32

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