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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.02, 813.13 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.02, 813.13 and 368.30 is: 508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.02 : 813.13 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.02/813.13 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.02x = 813.13 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.02x = 299,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,470.79/589.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.42

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