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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.78, 815.10 and 370.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.78, 815.10 and 370.05 is: 510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.78 : 815.10 = 370.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.78/815.10 = 370.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.78x = 815.10 × 370.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.78x = 301,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,627.76/590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.56

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