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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.89, 822.08 and 359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.89, 822.08 and 359.84 is: 496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.89 : 822.08 = 359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.89/822.08 = 359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.89x = 822.08 × 359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.89x = 295,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,820.22/595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.43

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