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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.17, 812.53 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.17, 812.53 and 368.14 is: 507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.17 : 812.53 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.17/812.53 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.17x = 812.53 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.17x = 299,124.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,124.79/589.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.71

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