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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.51, 815.96 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.51, 815.96 and 370.42 is: 510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.51 : 815.96 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.51/815.96 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.51x = 815.96 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.51x = 302,246.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,246.79/591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.97

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