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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.64, 814.11 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.64, 814.11 and 368.69 is: 509.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.64 : 814.11 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.64/814.11 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.64x = 814.11 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.64x = 300,154.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,154.22/589.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.05

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