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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.12, 814.73 and 380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.12, 814.73 and 380.37 is: 525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.12 : 814.73 = 380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.12/814.73 = 380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.12x = 814.73 × 380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.12x = 309,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,896.95/590.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.15

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