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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.04, 813.16 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.04, 813.16 and 368.32 is: 508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.04 : 813.16 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.04/813.16 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.04x = 813.16 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.04x = 299,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,503.09/589.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.46

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