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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.52, 816.12 and 370.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.52, 816.12 and 370.39 is: 511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.52 : 816.12 = 370.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.52/816.12 = 370.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.52x = 816.12 × 370.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.52x = 302,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,282.69/591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.03

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