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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.14, 822.41 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.14, 822.41 and 360.02 is: 496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.14 : 822.41 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.14/822.41 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.14x = 822.41 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.14x = 296,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,084.05/596.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.67

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