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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.20, 814.56 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.20, 814.56 and 369.28 is: 509.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.20 : 814.56 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.20/814.56 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.20x = 814.56 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.20x = 300,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,800.72/590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.66

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