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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.37, 810.75 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.37, 810.75 and 366.18 is: 505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.37 : 810.75 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.37/810.75 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.37x = 810.75 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.37x = 296,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,880.44/587.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.44

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