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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.14, 814.86 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.14, 814.86 and 369.70 is: 509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.14 : 814.86 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.14/814.86 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.14x = 814.86 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.14x = 301,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,251.70/591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.61

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