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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.93, 823.80 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.93, 823.80 and 360.93 is: 498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.93 : 823.80 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.93/823.80 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.93x = 823.80 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.93x = 297,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,334.13/596.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.11

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