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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.02, 816.11 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.02, 816.11 and 370.34 is: 511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.02 : 816.11 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.02/816.11 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.02x = 816.11 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.02x = 302,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,238.18/591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.38

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