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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.37, 810.57 and 366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.37, 810.57 and 366.31 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.37 : 810.57 = 366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.37/810.57 = 366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.37x = 810.57 × 366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.37x = 296,919.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,919.90/587.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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