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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.64, 813.86 and 368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.64, 813.86 and 368.45 is: 508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.64 : 813.86 = 368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.64/813.86 = 368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.64x = 813.86 × 368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.64x = 299,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,866.72/589.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.56

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