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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.59, 816.84 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.59, 816.84 and 370.93 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.59 : 816.84 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.59/816.84 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.59x = 816.84 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.59x = 302,990.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,990.46/591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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