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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.56, 814.94 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.56, 814.94 and 369.63 is: 510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.56 : 814.94 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.56/814.94 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.56x = 814.94 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.56x = 301,226.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,226.27/590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.07

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