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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 810.75 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 810.75 and 366.39 is: 505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 810.75 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/810.75 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 810.75 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 297,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,050.69/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.77

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