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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.88, 814.37 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.88, 814.37 and 380.16 is: 524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.88 : 814.37 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.88/814.37 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.88x = 814.37 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.88x = 309,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,590.90/589.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.84

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