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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.91, 810.32 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.91, 810.32 and 366.19 is: 505.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.91 : 810.32 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.91/810.32 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.91x = 810.32 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.91x = 296,731.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,731.08/586.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.58

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