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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.87, 814.20 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.87, 814.20 and 368.68 is: 508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.87 : 814.20 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.87/814.20 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.87x = 814.20 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.87x = 300,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,179.26/589.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.89

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