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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.89, 815.22 and 366.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.89, 815.22 and 366.59 is: 505.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.89 : 815.22 = 366.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.89/815.22 = 366.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.89x = 815.22 × 366.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.89x = 298,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,847.42/590.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.76

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