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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.43, 814.80 and 369.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.43, 814.80 and 369.43 is: 509.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.43 : 814.80 = 369.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.43/814.80 = 369.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.43x = 814.80 × 369.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.43x = 301,011.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,011.56/590.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.82

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