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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.10, 815.08 and 369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.10, 815.08 and 369.99 is: 510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.10 : 815.08 = 369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.10/815.08 = 369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.10x = 815.08 × 369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.10x = 301,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,571.45/591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.19

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