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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.30, 810.14 and 365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.30, 810.14 and 365.99 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.30 : 810.14 = 365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.30/810.14 = 365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.30x = 810.14 × 365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.30x = 296,497.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,497.26/587.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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