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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.27, 816.26 and 381.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.27, 816.26 and 381.57 is: 526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.27 : 816.26 = 381.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.27/816.26 = 381.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.27x = 816.26 × 381.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.27x = 311,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,460.33/591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.76

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