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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.06, 810.24 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.06, 810.24 and 366.02 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.06 : 810.24 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.06/810.24 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.06x = 810.24 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.06x = 296,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,564.04/587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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