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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.99, 815.40 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.99, 815.40 and 369.86 is: 510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.99 : 815.40 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.99/815.40 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.99x = 815.40 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.99x = 301,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,579.77/590.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.30

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