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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.70, 813.44 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.70, 813.44 and 365.72 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.70 : 813.44 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.70/813.44 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.70x = 813.44 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.70x = 297,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,485.38/589.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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