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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.59, 815.46 and 369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.59, 815.46 and 369.93 is: 510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.59 : 815.46 = 369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.59/815.46 = 369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.59x = 815.46 × 369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.59x = 301,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,663.12/590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.78

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