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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.61, 814.67 and 366.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.61, 814.67 and 366.61 is: 505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.61 : 814.67 = 366.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.61/814.67 = 366.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.61x = 814.67 × 366.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.61x = 298,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,664.17/590.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.69

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