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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.52, 814.98 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.52, 814.98 and 369.52 is: 509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.52 : 814.98 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.52/814.98 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.52x = 814.98 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.52x = 301,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,151.41/590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.98

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