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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.32, 813.26 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.32, 813.26 and 368.14 is: 508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.32 : 813.26 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.32/813.26 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.32x = 813.26 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.32x = 299,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,393.54/589.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.03

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