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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.20, 816.04 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.20, 816.04 and 370.08 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.20 : 816.04 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.20/816.04 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.20x = 816.04 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.20x = 302,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,000.08/591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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