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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.48, 815.05 and 381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.48, 815.05 and 381.04 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.48 : 815.05 = 381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.48/815.05 = 381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.48x = 815.05 × 381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.48x = 310,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,566.65/590.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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