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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.02, 879.32 and 367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.02, 879.32 and 367.42 is: 550.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.02 : 879.32 = 367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.02/879.32 = 367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.02x = 879.32 × 367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.02x = 323,079.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,079.75/587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.37

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