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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.24, 815.64 and 384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.24, 815.64 and 384.36 is: 530.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.24 : 815.64 = 384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.24/815.64 = 384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.24x = 815.64 × 384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.24x = 313,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,499.39/591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.24

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