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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.90, 815.25 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.90, 815.25 and 369.94 is: 510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.90 : 815.25 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.90/815.25 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.90x = 815.25 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.90x = 301,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,593.59/590.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.40

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