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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.59, 813.98 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.59, 813.98 and 368.66 is: 508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.59 : 813.98 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.59/813.98 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.59x = 813.98 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.59x = 300,075.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,075.95/589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.96

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