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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.36, 813.44 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.36, 813.44 and 356.52 is: 492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.36 : 813.44 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.36/813.44 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.36x = 813.44 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.36x = 290,007.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,007.63/589.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.07

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