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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.15, 815.55 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.15, 815.55 and 370.25 is: 510.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.15 : 815.55 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.15/815.55 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.15x = 815.55 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.15x = 301,953.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,953.31/591.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.79

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