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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.31, 814.42 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.31, 814.42 and 369.18 is: 509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.31 : 814.42 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.31/814.42 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.31x = 814.42 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.31x = 300,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,668.04/590.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.34

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