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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.02, 812.76 and 365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.02, 812.76 and 365.18 is: 503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.02 : 812.76 = 365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.02/812.76 = 365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.02x = 812.76 × 365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.02x = 296,803.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,803.70/589.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.89

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