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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.08, 814.30 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.08, 814.30 and 368.92 is: 509.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.08 : 814.30 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.08/814.30 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.08x = 814.30 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.08x = 300,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,411.56/590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.10

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