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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.43, 814.53 and 380.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.43, 814.53 and 380.53 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.43 : 814.53 = 380.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.43/814.53 = 380.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.43x = 814.53 × 380.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.43x = 309,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,953.10/590.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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