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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.52, 814.74 and 369.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.52, 814.74 and 369.39 is: 509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.52 : 814.74 = 369.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.52/814.74 = 369.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.52x = 814.74 × 369.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.52x = 300,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,956.81/590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.65

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