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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.94, 815.43 and 369.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.94, 815.43 and 369.81 is: 510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.94 : 815.43 = 369.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.94/815.43 = 369.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.94x = 815.43 × 369.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.94x = 301,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,554.17/590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.30

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