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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.45, 815.18 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.45, 815.18 and 369.68 is: 510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.45 : 815.18 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.45/815.18 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.45x = 815.18 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.45x = 301,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,349.82/590.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.38

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