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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.66, 815.77 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.66, 815.77 and 370.23 is: 510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.66 : 815.77 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.66/815.77 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.66x = 815.77 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.66x = 302,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,022.53/591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.47

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