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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.37, 815.64 and 369.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.37, 815.64 and 369.91 is: 510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.37 : 815.64 = 369.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.37/815.64 = 369.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.37x = 815.64 × 369.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.37x = 301,713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,713.39/591.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.19

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