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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.76, 816.31 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.76, 816.31 and 367.56 is: 507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.76 : 816.31 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.76/816.31 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.76x = 816.31 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.76x = 300,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,042.90/591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.03

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