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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.86, 815.43 and 369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.86, 815.43 and 369.73 is: 510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.86 : 815.43 = 369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.86/815.43 = 369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.86x = 815.43 × 369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.86x = 301,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,488.93/590.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.25

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