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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.02, 810 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.02, 810 and 363.18 is: 501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.02 : 810 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.02/810 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.02x = 810 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.02x = 294,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,175.80/587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.13

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