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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.50, 816.51 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.50, 816.51 and 370.40 is: 511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.50 : 816.51 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.50/816.51 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.50x = 816.51 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.50x = 302,431.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,431.22/591.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.30

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