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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.96, 815.55 and 369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.96, 815.55 and 369.74 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.96 : 815.55 = 369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.96/815.55 = 369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.96x = 815.55 × 369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.96x = 301,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,541.46/590.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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