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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.40, 814.56 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.40, 814.56 and 369.44 is: 509.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.40 : 814.56 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.40/814.56 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.40x = 814.56 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.40x = 300,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,931.05/590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.71

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