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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.35, 812.67 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.35, 812.67 and 368.24 is: 507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.35 : 812.67 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.35/812.67 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.35x = 812.67 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.35x = 299,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,257.60/589.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.78

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