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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.06, 815.62 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.06, 815.62 and 370 is: 510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.06 : 815.62 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.06/815.62 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.06x = 815.62 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.06x = 301,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,779.40/591.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.57

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