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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.78, 814.18 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.78, 814.18 and 368.85 is: 509.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.78 : 814.18 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.78/814.18 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.78x = 814.18 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.78x = 300,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,307.34/589.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.19

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