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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.44, 814.34 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.44, 814.34 and 369.16 is: 509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.44 : 814.34 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.44/814.34 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.44x = 814.34 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.44x = 300,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,621.75/590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.15

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