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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.96, 814.17 and 368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.96, 814.17 and 368.74 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.96 : 814.17 = 368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.96/814.17 = 368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.96x = 814.17 × 368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.96x = 300,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,217.05/589.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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