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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.46, 813.72 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.46, 813.72 and 368.56 is: 508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.46 : 813.72 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.46/813.72 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.46x = 813.72 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.46x = 299,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,904.64/589.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.78

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