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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.62, 816.16 and 370.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.62, 816.16 and 370.19 is: 510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.62 : 816.16 = 370.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.62/816.16 = 370.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.62x = 816.16 × 370.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.62x = 302,128.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,128.34/591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.68

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