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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.51, 816.30 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.51, 816.30 and 370.44 is: 511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.51 : 816.30 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.51/816.30 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.51x = 816.30 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.51x = 302,390.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,390.17/591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.22

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