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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.39, 813.87 and 368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.39, 813.87 and 368.72 is: 509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.39 : 813.87 = 368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.39/813.87 = 368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.39x = 813.87 × 368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.39x = 300,084.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,084.23/589.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.15

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