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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.13, 810.08 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.13, 810.08 and 366.12 is: 505.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.13 : 810.08 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.13/810.08 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.13x = 810.08 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.13x = 296,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,582.99/587.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.14

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