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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.02, 810.38 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.02, 810.38 and 366.09 is: 505.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.02 : 810.38 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.02/810.38 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.02x = 810.38 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.02x = 296,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,675.70/587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.39

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