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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.18, 812.73 and 382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.18, 812.73 and 382.18 is: 527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.18 : 812.73 = 382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.18/812.73 = 382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.18x = 812.73 × 382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.18x = 310,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,609.15/589.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.19

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