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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.72, 814.68 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.72, 814.68 and 369.68 is: 509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.72 : 814.68 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.72/814.68 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.72x = 814.68 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.72x = 301,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,170.90/590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.84

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