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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.14, 814.46 and 369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.14, 814.46 and 369.11 is: 509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.14 : 814.46 = 369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.14/814.46 = 369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.14x = 814.46 × 369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.14x = 300,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,625.52/590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.41

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