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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.01, 813.87 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.01, 813.87 and 368.58 is: 508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.01 : 813.87 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.01/813.87 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.01x = 813.87 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.01x = 299,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,976.20/590.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.43

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