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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.61, 815.21 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.61, 815.21 and 369.44 is: 509.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.61 : 815.21 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.61/815.21 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.61x = 815.21 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.61x = 301,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,165.26/590.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.92

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