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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.95, 814.37 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.95, 814.37 and 368.96 is: 509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.95 : 814.37 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.95/814.37 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.95x = 814.37 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.95x = 300,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,464.04/589.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.30

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