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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 810 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 810 and 366.24 is: 505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 810 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/810 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 810 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 296,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,654.40/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.13

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