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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.68, 814.59 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.68, 814.59 and 369.64 is: 509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.68 : 814.59 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.68/814.59 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.68x = 814.59 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.68x = 301,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,105.05/590.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.76

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