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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.96, 814.08 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.96, 814.08 and 357.12 is: 492.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.96 : 814.08 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.96/814.08 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.96x = 814.08 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.96x = 290,724.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,724.25/589.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.79

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