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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.92, 814.47 and 380.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.92, 814.47 and 380.19 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.92 : 814.47 = 380.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.92/814.47 = 380.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.92x = 814.47 × 380.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.92x = 309,653.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,653.35/589.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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