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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.72, 815.10 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.72, 815.10 and 369.59 is: 509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.72 : 815.10 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.72/815.10 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.72x = 815.10 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.72x = 301,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,252.81/590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.98

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