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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.64, 814.92 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.64, 814.92 and 369.48 is: 509.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.64 : 814.92 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.64/814.92 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.64x = 814.92 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.64x = 301,096.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,096.64/590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.78

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