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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.78, 816.48 and 371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.78, 816.48 and 371.05 is: 511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.78 : 816.48 = 371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.78/816.48 = 371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.78x = 816.48 × 371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.78x = 302,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,954.90/591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.94

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