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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.36, 813.80 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.36, 813.80 and 368.40 is: 508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.36 : 813.80 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.36/813.80 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.36x = 813.80 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.36x = 299,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,803.92/589.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.69

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