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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.06, 814.38 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.06, 814.38 and 369.02 is: 509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.06 : 814.38 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.06/814.38 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.06x = 814.38 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.06x = 300,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,522.51/590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.31

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