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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.06, 809.96 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.06, 809.96 and 365.93 is: 504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.06 : 809.96 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.06/809.96 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.06x = 809.96 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.06x = 296,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,382.78/587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.86

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