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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.66, 815.76 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.66, 815.76 and 381.51 is: 526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.66 : 815.76 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.66/815.76 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.66x = 815.76 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.66x = 311,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,220.60/591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.01

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