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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.68, 813.51 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.68, 813.51 and 368.73 is: 508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.68 : 813.51 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.68/813.51 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.68x = 813.51 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.68x = 299,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,965.54/589.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.69

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