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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.05, 810.29 and 365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.05, 810.29 and 365.87 is: 504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.05 : 810.29 = 365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.05/810.29 = 365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.05x = 810.29 × 365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.05x = 296,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,454.92/587.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.99

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