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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.30, 815.64 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.30, 815.64 and 370.20 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.30 : 815.64 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.30/815.64 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.30x = 815.64 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.30x = 301,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,949.93/591.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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