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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.01, 810.04 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.01, 810.04 and 365.94 is: 504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.01 : 810.04 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.01/810.04 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.01x = 810.04 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.01x = 296,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,426.04/587.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.98

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