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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.30, 816.13 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.30, 816.13 and 367.34 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.30 : 816.13 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.30/816.13 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.30x = 816.13 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.30x = 299,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,791.51/591.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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