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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.86, 816.84 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.86, 816.84 and 370.82 is: 511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.86 : 816.84 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.86/816.84 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.86x = 816.84 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.86x = 302,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,900.61/591.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.78

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