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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.79, 815.42 and 369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.79, 815.42 and 369.97 is: 510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.79 : 815.42 = 369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.79/815.42 = 369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.79x = 815.42 × 369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.79x = 301,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,677.74/590.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.63

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