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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.39, 814.86 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.39, 814.86 and 369.48 is: 509.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.39 : 814.86 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.39/814.86 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.39x = 814.86 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.39x = 301,074.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,074.47/590.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.96

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