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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.06, 814.49 and 357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.06, 814.49 and 357.19 is: 493.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.06 : 814.49 = 357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.06/814.49 = 357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.06x = 814.49 × 357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.06x = 290,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,925.20/590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.04

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