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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.94, 822.29 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.94, 822.29 and 359.82 is: 496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.94 : 822.29 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.94/822.29 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.94x = 822.29 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.94x = 295,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,874.59/595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.49

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