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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590, 813.78 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590, 813.78 and 369.02 is: 508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590 : 813.78 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590/813.78 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590x = 813.78 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590x = 300,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,301.10/590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.98

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