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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.30, 814.89 and 369.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.30, 814.89 and 369.57 is: 510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.30 : 814.89 = 369.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.30/814.89 = 369.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.30x = 814.89 × 369.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.30x = 301,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,158.90/590.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.18

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