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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.55, 814.14 and 380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.55, 814.14 and 380.12 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.55 : 814.14 = 380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.55/814.14 = 380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.55x = 814.14 × 380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.55x = 309,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,466.83/589.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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