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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.05, 814.27 and 369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.05, 814.27 and 369.13 is: 509.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.05 : 814.27 = 369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.05/814.27 = 369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.05x = 814.27 × 369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.05x = 300,571.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,571.49/590.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.40

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