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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.77, 814.03 and 368.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.77, 814.03 and 368.57 is: 508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.77 : 814.03 = 368.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.77/814.03 = 368.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.77x = 814.03 × 368.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.77x = 300,028.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,028.15/589.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.72

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