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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.59, 814.44 and 369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.59, 814.44 and 369.26 is: 509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.59 : 814.44 = 369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.59/814.44 = 369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.59x = 814.44 × 369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.59x = 300,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,734.20/590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.21

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