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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.22, 815.79 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.22, 815.79 and 370.09 is: 510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.22 : 815.79 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.22/815.79 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.22x = 815.79 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.22x = 301,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,915.72/591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.67

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