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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.04, 813.06 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.04, 813.06 and 368.18 is: 508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.04 : 813.06 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.04/813.06 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.04x = 813.06 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.04x = 299,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,352.43/589.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.20

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