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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.32, 816.69 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.32, 816.69 and 370.46 is: 511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.32 : 816.69 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.32/816.69 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.32x = 816.69 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.32x = 302,546.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,546.89/591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.65

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