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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.93, 815.52 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.93, 815.52 and 369.84 is: 510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.93 : 815.52 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.93/815.52 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.93x = 815.52 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.93x = 301,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,616.36/590.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.41

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