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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.34, 815.97 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.34, 815.97 and 355.25 is: 490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.34 : 815.97 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.34/815.97 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.34x = 815.97 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.34x = 289,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,876.71/591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.20

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