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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.98, 814.05 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.98, 814.05 and 368.85 is: 508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.98 : 814.05 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.98/814.05 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.98x = 814.05 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.98x = 300,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,265.40/589.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.94

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