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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.76, 813.99 and 380.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.76, 813.99 and 380.11 is: 524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.76 : 813.99 = 380.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.76/813.99 = 380.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.76x = 813.99 × 380.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.76x = 309,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,401.67/589.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.62

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