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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.06, 813 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.06, 813 and 368.02 is: 507.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.06 : 813 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.06/813 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.06x = 813 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.06x = 299,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,200.26/589.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.93

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