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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.10, 813.03 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.10, 813.03 and 368.15 is: 508.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.10 : 813.03 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.10/813.03 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.10x = 813.03 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.10x = 299,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,316.99/589.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.09

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