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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.70, 816.78 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.70, 816.78 and 370.72 is: 511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.70 : 816.78 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.70/816.78 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.70x = 816.78 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.70x = 302,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,796.68/591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.74

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