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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.05, 809.67 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.05, 809.67 and 365.92 is: 504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.05 : 809.67 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.05/809.67 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.05x = 809.67 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.05x = 296,274.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,274.45/587.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.68

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