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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.37, 814.59 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.37, 814.59 and 380.49 is: 525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.37 : 814.59 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.37/814.59 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.37x = 814.59 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.37x = 309,943.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,943.35/590.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.00

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