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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.30, 813.51 and 368.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.30, 813.51 and 368.57 is: 508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.30 : 813.51 = 368.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.30/813.51 = 368.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.30x = 813.51 × 368.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.30x = 299,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,837.41/589.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.80

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