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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.32, 814.60 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.32, 814.60 and 357.36 is: 493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.32 : 814.60 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.32/814.60 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.32x = 814.60 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.32x = 291,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,105.46/590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.13

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