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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.03, 815.66 and 391.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.03, 815.66 and 391.51 is: 540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.03 : 815.66 = 391.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.03/815.66 = 391.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.03x = 815.66 × 391.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.03x = 319,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,339.58/591.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.31

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