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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.05, 809.60 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.05, 809.60 and 366.02 is: 504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.05 : 809.60 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.05/809.60 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.05x = 809.60 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.05x = 296,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,326.95/587.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.78

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