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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.08, 815.22 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.08, 815.22 and 369.66 is: 509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.08 : 815.22 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.08/815.22 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.08x = 815.22 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.08x = 301,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,354.23/591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.84

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