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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.13, 813.92 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.13, 813.92 and 380.34 is: 524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.13 : 813.92 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.13/813.92 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.13x = 813.92 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.13x = 309,569.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,569.32/590.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.58

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