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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.40, 815.04 and 369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.40, 815.04 and 369.47 is: 510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.40 : 815.04 = 369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.40/815.04 = 369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.40x = 815.04 × 369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.40x = 301,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,134.87/590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.05

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