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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.04, 822.56 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.04, 822.56 and 363 is: 500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.04 : 822.56 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.04/822.56 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.04x = 822.56 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.04x = 298,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,589.28/596.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.96

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