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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.32, 813.78 and 368.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.32, 813.78 and 368.65 is: 509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.32 : 813.78 = 368.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.32/813.78 = 368.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.32x = 813.78 × 368.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.32x = 300,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,000.00/589.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.06

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