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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.82, 814.64 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.82, 814.64 and 381 is: 525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.82 : 814.64 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.82/814.64 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.82x = 814.64 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.82x = 310,377.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,377.84/590.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.33

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