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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.25, 814.65 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.25, 814.65 and 357.51 is: 493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.25 : 814.65 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.25/814.65 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.25x = 814.65 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.25x = 291,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,245.52/590.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.43

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