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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.65, 815.39 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.65, 815.39 and 369.72 is: 510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.65 : 815.39 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.65/815.39 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.65x = 815.39 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.65x = 301,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,466.18/590.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.40

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