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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589, 812.40 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589, 812.40 and 368.02 is: 507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589 : 812.40 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589/812.40 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589x = 812.40 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589x = 298,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,979.45/589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.61

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