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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.86, 816.71 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.86, 816.71 and 370.42 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.86 : 816.71 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.86/816.71 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.86x = 816.71 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.86x = 302,527.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,527.46/591.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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