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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.93, 817.26 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.93, 817.26 and 370.98 is: 512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.93 : 817.26 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.93/817.26 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.93x = 817.26 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.93x = 303,187.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,187.11/591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.20

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