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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.49, 814.71 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.49, 814.71 and 369.36 is: 509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.49 : 814.71 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.49/814.71 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.49x = 814.71 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.49x = 300,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,921.29/590.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.61

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