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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.03, 815.22 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.03, 815.22 and 369.90 is: 510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.03 : 815.22 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.03/815.22 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.03x = 815.22 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.03x = 301,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,549.88/591.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.21

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