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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.83, 822.56 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.83, 822.56 and 359.82 is: 496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.83 : 822.56 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.83/822.56 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.83x = 822.56 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.83x = 295,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,973.54/595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.74

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