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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.20, 810.36 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.20, 810.36 and 366.08 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.20 : 810.36 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.20/810.36 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.20x = 810.36 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.20x = 296,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,656.59/587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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