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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.89, 815.98 and 370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.89, 815.98 and 370.69 is: 511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.89 : 815.98 = 370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.89/815.98 = 370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.89x = 815.98 × 370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.89x = 302,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,475.63/591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.04

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