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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.27, 815.83 and 355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.27, 815.83 and 355.16 is: 490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.27 : 815.83 = 355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.27/815.83 = 355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.27x = 815.83 × 355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.27x = 289,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,750.18/591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.05

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