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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.87, 816.44 and 370.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.87, 816.44 and 370.45 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.87 : 816.44 = 370.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.87/816.44 = 370.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.87x = 816.44 × 370.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.87x = 302,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,446.30/591.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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