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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.75, 815.48 and 369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.75, 815.48 and 369.65 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.75 : 815.48 = 369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.75/815.48 = 369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.75x = 815.48 × 369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.75x = 301,436.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,436.26/590.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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