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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.33, 813.68 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.33, 813.68 and 368.38 is: 508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.33 : 813.68 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.33/813.68 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.33x = 813.68 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.33x = 299,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,740.94/589.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.62

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