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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.73, 813.93 and 365.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.73, 813.93 and 365.69 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.73 : 813.93 = 365.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.73/813.93 = 365.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.73x = 813.93 × 365.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.73x = 297,644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,644.23/589.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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