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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.44, 814.45 and 380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.44, 814.45 and 380.54 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.44 : 814.45 = 380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.44/814.45 = 380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.44x = 814.45 × 380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.44x = 309,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,930.80/590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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