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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.90, 815.61 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.90, 815.61 and 381.08 is: 526.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.90 : 815.61 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.90/815.61 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.90x = 815.61 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.90x = 310,808.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,808.58/590.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.00

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