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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.14, 813.11 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.14, 813.11 and 367.92 is: 507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.14 : 813.11 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.14/813.11 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.14x = 813.11 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.14x = 299,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,157.59/589.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.79

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