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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.76, 814.82 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.76, 814.82 and 369.78 is: 510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.76 : 814.82 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.76/814.82 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.76x = 814.82 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.76x = 301,302.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,302.29/590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.02

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