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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.20, 813.24 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.20, 813.24 and 356.40 is: 491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.20 : 813.24 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.20/813.24 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.20x = 813.24 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.20x = 289,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,838.74/589.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.92

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