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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.19, 815.65 and 370.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.19, 815.65 and 370.06 is: 510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.19 : 815.65 = 370.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.19/815.65 = 370.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.19x = 815.65 × 370.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.19x = 301,836.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,836.47/591.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.56

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