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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.03, 815.93 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.03, 815.93 and 381.33 is: 526.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.03 : 815.93 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.03/815.93 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.03x = 815.93 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.03x = 311,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,136.68/591.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.43

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