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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.92, 814.35 and 366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.92, 814.35 and 366.06 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.92 : 814.35 = 366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.92/814.35 = 366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.92x = 814.35 × 366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.92x = 298,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,099.66/589.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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