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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.24, 809.75 and 366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.24, 809.75 and 366.11 is: 504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.24 : 809.75 = 366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.24/809.75 = 366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.24x = 809.75 × 366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.24x = 296,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,451.69/587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.83

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