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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.86, 814 and 368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.86, 814 and 368.81 is: 508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.86 : 814 = 368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.86/814 = 368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.86x = 814 × 368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.86x = 300,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,211.34/589.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.95

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