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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.02, 812.25 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.02, 812.25 and 356.10 is: 491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.02 : 812.25 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.02/812.25 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.02x = 812.25 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.02x = 289,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,242.23/589.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.06

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