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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.86, 822.36 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.86, 822.36 and 363 is: 500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.86 : 822.36 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.86/822.36 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.86x = 822.36 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.86x = 298,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,516.68/595.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.98

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