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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.62, 815.16 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.62, 815.16 and 369.76 is: 510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.62 : 815.16 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.62/815.16 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.62x = 815.16 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.62x = 301,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,413.56/590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.33

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