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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.41, 815.16 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.41, 815.16 and 369.70 is: 510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.41 : 815.16 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.41/815.16 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.41x = 815.16 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.41x = 301,364.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,364.65/590.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.43

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