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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.29, 813.74 and 368.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.29, 813.74 and 368.29 is: 508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.29 : 813.74 = 368.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.29/813.74 = 368.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.29x = 813.74 × 368.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.29x = 299,692.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,692.30/589.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.57

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