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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.76, 814.86 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.76, 814.86 and 358.02 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.76 : 814.86 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.76/814.86 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.76x = 814.86 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.76x = 291,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,736.18/590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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