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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.95, 815.19 and 369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.95, 815.19 and 369.85 is: 510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.95 : 815.19 = 369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.95/815.19 = 369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.95x = 815.19 × 369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.95x = 301,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,497.65/590.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.19

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