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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.84, 815.51 and 369.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.84, 815.51 and 369.67 is: 510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.84 : 815.51 = 369.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.84/815.51 = 369.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.84x = 815.51 × 369.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.84x = 301,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,469.58/590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.24

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