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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.06, 814.10 and 368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.06, 814.10 and 368.93 is: 509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.06 : 814.10 = 368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.06/814.10 = 368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.06x = 814.10 × 368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.06x = 300,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,346.10/590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.01

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