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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.56, 813.77 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.56, 813.77 and 365.60 is: 504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.56 : 813.77 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.56/813.77 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.56x = 813.77 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.56x = 297,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,508.42/589.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.63

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