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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.61, 814.68 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.61, 814.68 and 369.48 is: 509.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.61 : 814.68 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.61/814.68 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.61x = 814.68 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.61x = 301,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,007.97/590.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.66

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