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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.73, 815.15 and 369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.73, 815.15 and 369.51 is: 509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.73 : 815.15 = 369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.73/815.15 = 369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.73x = 815.15 × 369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.73x = 301,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,206.08/590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.89

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