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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.02, 814.38 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.02, 814.38 and 368.84 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.02 : 814.38 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.02/814.38 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.02x = 814.38 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.02x = 300,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,375.92/590.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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